Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee Fingar of 20 Pinecliff Road have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Jane Lynn Fingar, to John D. Branigan, son of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Branigan of 5 Hamilton Ave., Bronxville.

Miss Fingar, a B.A. graduate from Hollins College in Virginia, spent her junior year at the Sorbonne in Paris. She is presently attending graduate school at New York University. Her father, an attorney, is former chief clerk of the Westchester Surrogates Court.

Mr. Branigan received a B.S. degree from Columbia University and is an account executive with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. He is a member of the New York Athletic Club.
- Herald Statesman February 7, 1967

Terry Ann Carrasas and Durwood Alen Lounsberry were married July 26 in
Norton Chapel at Keuka College in Keuka Park. The Rev Daniel Karl performed the 11 a. m. ceremony. The vocalist, Molly Steele of Gorham, was accompanied by
Connie Gibson on the organ.

The bride is the daughter of Solon Carrasas of Geneva and Beverly D'Alesandro of Penn Yan. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Lounsberry of
2174 Lounsberry Road.

Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a long white formal gown of satin-finished taffeta
with pearled and sequined Venise lace motifs on the fitted bodice and high neck. The long fitted sleeves had matching motifs and a small pouff at the shoulders accented with bows. The fitted
waist adorned with lace motifs carried into a full skirt with Chantilly lace and taffeta ruffles. The
was accented with cathedral train was accented with bows and scattered Venise lace appliques.
Her opened V-shaped headpiece of pearls and scattered crystals featured a back detailing of
silk flowers and pearl sprays and her double-tiered fingertip veil was endged in pearls.

She carried a cascade of white roses, miniature pink and blue carnations and baby's breath edged
with laced ribbon.

The matron of honor was Mrs. Stephen Lahr of Waterloo. The bridesmaids were
Mrs. John Bonacci of Geneva, sister of the bride, Miss Jayne Wheeler and
Mrs. Douglas Jardine, both of Rochester. The best man was Clifford Schultz.
John Hoffman, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Robert Banach and
Stephen Lahr of Waterloo ushered. The flower girl and ring bearer were Pamela and Mickeal Schultz, children of the best man.

The wedding reception for 150 guests was at the Elks Lodge in Penn Yan.

The bride is a graduate of Geneva High School and attended CCFL majoring in pre-nursing and
liberal arts and is a 1965 graduate of Rochester Dental Assistant's School. Her husband is a graduate
of Penn Yan Academy and a 1973 graduate of Monroe Community College. He is employed at Seneca Stone Corp. in Seneca Falls. Following a honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Canada, the couple
are at home at 207 Liberty St. - Finger Lakes Times August 30, 1986

According to word received by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Covert of West Camp their son, P.F.C. Donald Covert, who was wounded in action May 9 in North Africa, has been awarded the Order of the Purple Heart. He has recovered and is serving with his company in Sicily.
- The Kingston Daily Freeman August 18, 1943

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Dorothy E. Mower, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse Mower of Katsbaan to Donald F. Covert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Covert of West Camp.
The ceremony was performed at the parsonage of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Camp, Sunday afternoon, April 14. The Rev. LaRoy S. Deitrich, pastor, officiated. Mrs. Arthur Govianni, sister of the bridegroom was matron of honor, Mr. Govianni of New York City was beat man. The bride and bridegroom are former pupils of Saugerties High School. After their return from a wedding trips they will make their home an upper Ulster avenue, Saugerties.
- The Kingston Daily Freeman April 20, 1946

He is called Donald of Saugerties in his father's obituary. - 1957

Found him on the 1920 Catskill, Greene, New York census (dist 51 img 32)
as Donald F. Covert age 10 months.

Found him on the 1930 Catskill, Greene, New York census (dist 12 img 6) as Donald Covert age 10.

There is an Adam Finger age 15 on the ship Lahn that arrived in New York from Bremen, Germany on 17 Aug 1893. It also appears that he made 2 trips back to Bremen, in 1905 and 1929. In 1905 he went alone, in 1929 his wife Margaret and son John went along.

Found him on the 1900 New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
census (dist 360 img 2) age 22, baker, bread.

Found him on the 1910 New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut census (dist 379 img 7)
age 32, baker, bakery shop. Year of immigration 1893.

Found him on the 1920 New Haven Ward 2, New Haven, Connecticut census
(dist 313 img 8) age 40, baker, baker shop.

Not much is known about this person. Wilson Simmons' information shows him buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, New York (Purchase Three East, Polly Finger lot, along with his father Harlow Finger b.1832 d.1895, and Polly Finger, b.1815 d.1895.)

Harlow Finger was arrested at a late hour Sunday night by Officer Philbrooks and when taken before the justice yesterday morning he was also given ten days or $7.40. Not being able to furnish the necessary funds he was lodged in jail . - Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press October 25, 1892.

Harlow Finger, of Penn Yan, fell from the end of the Northern Central high bridge in that village, a distance of several feet, Sunday, while intoxicated. He was somewhat injured about the head, but no bones were broken. He was arrested and will serve twenty days in jail. - Rochester Democrat and Chrolicle June 25, 1895

In police court at Penn Yan yesterday morning, the following sentences were imposed: Harlow Finger, vagrancy, six months in the Monroe county penitentiary. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle August 27, 1895

On Saturday last Harlow Finger was arraigned in police court on a charge of drunkenness, and was sentenced to serve thirty days in jail. - Penn Yan Democrat Friday, October 11, 1901

Harlow Finger, 63, died in Jerusalem Tuesday, March 31st. There are no near relatives surviving. The funeral was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Watkins & Dewey funeral home. Rev. R. N. Jessup officiating. Burial in Lake View. - Geneva Daily Times April 2, 1931

In the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, he is referred to as the nearest relative of Harlow Finger, inmate (his father). The entry says "Harlow Finger (Son) Penn Yan, N. Y."

Found him on the 1870 Penn Yan, Yates, New York census (img 63) as Harlow Finger age 2.

Found him on the 1875 Benton, Yates, New York state census (E.D. 01 img 12) as Oliver Finger age 7.

Found him on the 1880 Milo, Yates, New York census (dist 220 img 23) as Ollie Finger age 12.

On the 1920 Jerusalem, Yates, New York census is a Harlow Finger, age 52,
an inmate at the Yates County Home. (The heading on the page is "Yates Co. Home -
Paupers line 58 to line 99")

He is also listed on the 1930 Jerusalem, Yates, New York census
(dist 10 img 3) age 63 , inmate at the Yates County Poor Home.

His WWI draft registration card lists him as Alexander Lazorik, age 30, born December 15, 1886.
His occupation is laborer, Crane Valve Co., Bridgeport, Conn. He is married and has 2 children.
Address: 131 Kent Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.

Mrs. Florence Peelor Ackerman, 49, wife of Louis Ackerman, died at her home in Poughkeepsie, after a long illness.

She was the daughter of Philip R. Peelor and the late Anna Affleck Peelor of Madalin, but had resided in Poughkeepsie for 17 years. Surviving are her husband, four daughters,
Vera Jean, Edith and Elizabeth Ackerman; her father and two brothers J. Rodney Peelor and Percival H. Peelor of Poughkeepsie.
- The Red Hook Times August 28, 1941

Sidney Center, Feb. 1, - Edward Sagendorf one of the most highly esteemed
of the old residents and the last of the G.A.R. veterans of this village passed away last Sunday at the age of 77 years. Although Mr. Sagendorf has been in feeble health for about 2 years the end came quite suddenly, for he was only ill for about one hour with augina pectoris. The deceased was a devoted member of the M. E. church of this village and of Bradford Post G. A. R. of Sidney. He He was a native of Woodstock, Ulster county, but has been a resident of
this village for about 45 years.

During the war he served in the 15th regiment N. Y. Engineers. He is survived by his wife, one son, Casper W.
and a half brother, Moses Sagendorf of Lake Hill.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the e M. E. church, Rev. A. H. Laudmesser officiating, with the burial service in charge of Bradford Post G.A.R.

The Binghamtom Press February 1, 1918

Found him on the 1850 Woodstock, Ulster, New York census (img 20) age 9.

Found him on the 1880 Sidney, Delaware, New York census (img 79) as
Edward Sagendorf age 39, farmer.

Found him on the 1910 Sidney, Delaware, New York census (dist 32 img 31)
as Edward Sagendorf age 69, own income.

Found him listed in the 1910 Middletown, New York city directory (Maywood, Delaware County) as Edward Sagendorf, listed next to his son, Casper Sagendorf. Farmer, Foot (road).

Alice Catherine Van Zandt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Van Zandt of 12 Harrison street, and George Sanford Light, son of Mrs. Guy A. Light of 8 Allen place, this city, will be married tomorrow at the Cambridge Methodist Episcopal church, in Cambridge, N. Y. The ceremony will be performed after the morning worship service by the Rev. E. I. Case, pastor of the church, who is an uncle of the prospective bridegroom.

Miss Van Zandt will wear a gown of navy blue crepe trimmed with yellow and a hat will be of navy blue felt. She will have as matron of honor Mrs. Philip Budd of this city, her sister, who will be attired in navy blue crepe trimmed with white. She will wear a hat of navy blue velvet. Both the bride-to-be and her attendant will have shoulder corsages of tea roses. Philip Budd will attend Mr. Light as best man.

Among the guests at the wedding will be Mr. and Mrs. William O. Van Zandt,
Mr. and Mrs. F. Paul Deuell of Hudson, brother-in-law and sister of Miss Van Zandt,
Mrs. Guy A. Light, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Moore, brother-in- law and sister of Mr. Light,
and William R. Van Zandt, brother of the prospective bride.

After a wedding dinner at the Cambridge House, the couple will depart for a wedding trip to northern New York.
They will reside in the Essington apartments, Main street, this city. Mr. Light is associated with the sales
and service station of Clifford G. Loew. - The Poughkeepsie Eagle-News September 1, 1934